Common Suffixes in Medical Terminology
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What does the suffix 'a, ia, on, os, is, us, um, ium' refer to?

  • Denotes a person
  • Refers to a condition
  • Names a thing when attached to a root word (correct)
  • Expresses relationships

    • Which suffix group makes adjectives and expresses relationships?

  • al, tic, ic, iac, ious, ous, ent (correct)
  • ion, tion, ition
  • ita, ize
  • gen, troph, plas

    • What does the suffix 'an, ion, ian' pertain to?

    process of, procedure of

    What does the suffix 'ance, ancy' indicate?

    <p>state of, condition of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'er, or' signify?

    <p>one who, process of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'form' mean?

    <p>shape, resembles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'gen, troph, plas' refer to?

    <p>beginning, produce, development, cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'gram' mean?

    <p>to record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'graph' signify?

    <p>an instrument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of 'graphy'?

    <p>procedure of, process of using an instrument 'to make recording'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'ia, ity' express?

    <p>to express quality, condition, state of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ible, ile' refer to?

    <p>ability to, capacity of, refers to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'ician' mean?

    <p>person belonging to, associated with, one who</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'ics, tics' describe?

    <p>art of, science of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'id' signify?

    <p>state of, condition of, refer to, pertains to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ist' refer to?

    <p>a specialist, one who practices something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'ite' mean?

    <p>nature of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'ion, tion, ition, ation, iation, ing, y' indicate?

    <p>procedure of, process of, action of, condition of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'itis, isy, icy' express?

    <p>to express condition of inflammation, infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ium, olus, iole, cule, culus, cle, culum, ellum' signify?

    <p>small, smaller, lesser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ize, ate' refer to?

    <p>act like, use, subject to, make into, refer to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ma (mata), men (mina), ment, ure' indicate?

    <p>many, multiple 'results from health condition'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'oid, form' mean?

    <p>likeness, resembles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'o/log/y' signify?

    <p>study of, science of, or knowledge of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'oma' refer to?

    <p>tumor, swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'osis, esis, asis, iasis, sis' express?

    <p>condition, medical condition, disease, state of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'ous' indicate?

    <p>material, refers to, state of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'tic' refer to?

    <p>relates to, pertains to, refers to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Common Medical Suffixes

    • General Naming Suffixes: a, ia, on, os, is, us, um, ium denote a thing when attached to a root word; imply referral or pertinence.

    • Adjective Forming Suffixes: al, tic, ic, iac, ious, ous, ent create adjectives that express relationships, indicating concerns or reference.

    • Indicating Processes or Procedures: an, ion, ian specify relevance to or processes associated with a word.

    Condition and State Indicators

    • State or Condition Suffixes: ance, ancy signify a state of or condition of something.

    • Agent Suffixes: er, or denote an individual or process involved.

    • Shaping Suffix: form indicates shape or resemblance regarding the root word.

    Development and Recording

    • Roots of Development: gen, troph, plas imply beginnings, production, development, or causation associated with a term.

    • Recording Mechanisms: gram pertains to recording data, while graph refers to the instrument used for recording.

    • Process of Recording: graphy describes the procedure of using instruments to make recordings.

    Qualities and Capacities

    • Quality and Condition Expressions: ia, ity express quality, condition, or state of being.

    • Capability Indicators: ible, ile describe the ability to do something or capacity of referring to a certain context.

    Professionalism and Scientific Roots

    • Affiliation and Professionals: ician denotes a person associated with a field or profession.

    • Study and Science Indicators: ics, tics represent the art or science of a particular subject or field.

    Conditions and Afflictions

    • State Indicators: id signifies a condition or state, often relating to an aspect of health.

    • Specialist Notation: ist indicates a specialist or a practitioner in a specific domain.

    • Nature Descriptor: ite provides context for the nature of a substance or condition.

    Processes and Conditions

    • Action Indicators: ion, tion, ition, ation, iation, ing, y highlight processes, actions, or states.

    • Inflammation Indicators: itis, isy, icy denote conditions of inflammation or infection.

    Size and Modality

    • Diminutive Suffixes: ium, olus, iole, cule, culus, cle, culum, ellum refer to smaller or lesser forms of something.

    • Action Modification: ize, ate imply taking on actions like making, using, or referring to something.

    Results and Conditions

    • Multiplicative Terms: ma (mata), men (mina), ment, ure indicate multiple results emerging from health conditions.

    • Similarity Descriptors: oid, form express likeness or resemblance.

    Fields of Study

    • Scientific Study: o/log/y pertains to the study or science of a specific subject or domain.

    Tumors and Diseases

    • Tumors: oma indicates the presence of a tumor or swelling.

    • Medical Conditions: osis, esis, asis, iasis, sis relate to conditions, diseases, or state of health.

    • Material Referencing: ous suggests materiality, state of being, or reference to specific qualities.

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    This quiz focuses on the common suffixes used in medical terminology. Each suffix plays a crucial role in forming words and providing meaning related to medical concepts. Test your knowledge on these essential suffix groups and enhance your understanding of medical language.

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